The Haunting (1963) Trailer

[@kraftpr]

An awesome movie. One of the scarier scenes: when Eleanor thinks she is holding tight to Theodora's hand during violent ghostly pounding and wakes to find she is across the room - "Whose hand was I holding?" Sent chills through me. No blood & gore just good sound effects and imagination. Take a hint Hollywood.

[@trancendental5373]

They did. Haunting of Hill House in Netflix.

[@GrantTarredus]

I clearly remember reading that scene in Shirley Jackson’s novel while sitting in my high school’s brightly lit library when I was a teenager, and I felt every last hair stand up on the back of my neck. I’m 61 so that was long ago, but I feel that chill even now, and later when I watched the scene in the movie it felt like ice water in my veins. What delicious terror!

[@stephenyates5299]

Likewise. Chilling.

[@StonefolkNetwork]

@@trancendental5373 You completely missed the point of the comment.

[@LuisGustavoSO]

@@StonefolkNetwork what was the point?

[@EmmaCroft73]

One of the spookiest films I have ever watched...its all in the suggestion...none of this CGI/special effects nonsense...

[@raymondlang]

Totally agree, a real spooky old classic, just like The Innocents.

[@63artemisia63]

I agree, too. I anticipated every cheesy, predictable stunt ... except the cheap, ratty “Basement Monster” costume. (NF didn’t waste any $$ on wardrobe.) Sooo predictable (sigh). If you haven’t read the book, make it your October 2019 late night read. If you have read it and aren’t ready to revisit it just yet, try listening to the KZbin audio. It’s well done, more or less, even though the actor reads Eleanor as if she’s angry all the time. I enjoyed it

[@emilieyount9932]

Always how I describe it! Like reading a good spooky book.

[@tomblazier9794]

I saw it when it was released in 1963, and it scared the heck out of us kids. I regard it as a classic of the genre.

[@Mustang2277]

lol the birds

[@christhornley1664]

The 1963 version of The Haunting, based on Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House is a true classic in every sense of the word. It remains faithful to Shirley Jackson's brilliant novel, and it is a very powerful tale of the supernatural. The discerning will still be chilled to the core by this movie for many years to come. Every aspect of it conspires to generate a very real sense of a terrible darkness, malevolence and malice. Robert wise's masterly direction, the cinematography, the pacing, the excellent acting from the distinguished cast, the creepy sound effects, Humphrey Searle's imposing music score, the Gothic location and elaborate sets, everything. Even that it was shot in black and white, the stark imagery is very atmospheric. The evil that dwells in Hill House is the house itself, it is alive, waiting patiently to enslave and assimilate its victims. Then their restless souls are condemned to wander the dark recesses of the house forever. Very dark, and utterly chilling, this is without a doubt my favourite film and tale of the supernatural. It is a genuinely creepy film and I highly recommend it.

[@63artemisia63]

Chris Thornley Your description is a little horror masterpiece in itself. ;o)

[@JayDillon-mm6yv]

I think part of the reason it really grips people is that it is centered on the investigation into the house, to see if the "haunting" is a real thing or not! And by the end of the first third of the movie, you're pretty darn sure it is a real thing, even though there are several skeptics among the "investigator" characters. I really like the casting of this film, Julie Harris was just ideal, with that interior monologue from the very first part of the film where she's heading off into the unknown... Just as creepy as all get-out. I saw it in an old theater in Connecticut in 1963 or 1964 soon after it first came out, and it remains one of the most intense movie experiences of my life. I still love supernatural suspense/horror films and all sorts of stuff in that general line, but they have to be well done and "believable." "The Haunting of Hill House" from 1963 creeped me out permanently, it's the standard by which I judge a lot of the newer stuff, just that intense feeling of being in the movie, feeling what the characters feel and not being sure exactly who it was who was holding my hand.....

[@larrysingleton2864]

Thumbs up for a great review. So sick of the adolescent BS I see in these comment features when it comes to movies. Especially when the idiots give away the end of the movie.

[@jdhunter4989]

The opening paragraph of "The Haunting": "No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stood so for 80 years and might stand for 80 more. Within, walls continued upright, bricks met neatly, floors were firm, and doors were sensibly shut; silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House, and whatever walked there, walked alone." (from "The Haunting of Hill House," novel by Shirley Jackson, published in 1959)

[@christhornley1664]

Shirley Jackson's novel is a very powerful tale of the supernatural, a literary masterpiece. The evil that dwells in Hill House is the house itself. It is alive, patiently waiting to enslave and assimilate its victims. This novel is utterly chilling! Robert Wise captured the essence of the book in his screen adaptation extremely well.

[@kimmyfreak200]

netflix did it justice fantastic show the haunting of hill house

[@DOSRetroGamer]

lol, 80 years, now that's some age. My house has been around for over 400.

[@shh11111]

This is the opening monologue of the show

[@sign543]

Jd Hunter “Whatever walked there, walked alone” is one of the most frightening lines ever written. It’s almost like a one-line horror story. It conjures feelings that are hard to describe with just “scary” or frightening. It’s unsettling.

[@elainebmack]

The house itself is a character in the movie. No blood or gore, but a lot of psychology and just plain creepiness.

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

Best adaptation of Jackson's story I have seen. No massive blood or gore or CGI effects. Just honest, visceral creepiness that stays with you long after the film is over. One of the scariest lines ever from the end of the film- "Those of us who walk here, walk alone."

[@improcat1]

One of the greatest screen performances ever from Julie Harris. Saw this late one Saturday night years ago on TV and it frightened the life out of me. One of my all time favourite films and it can still frighten me when watched in the right circumstances. A classic.

[@elainebmack]

"Whose hand was I holding?" That gave me the chills!!!!!

[@lostbody4888]

It was the ghost's dick,not the hand

[@danyel4148]

E Mack I thought I herd "an unholy hand" guess it makes more sense

[@rahul-qm9fi]

whats unholy hand?

[@63artemisia63]

E Mack Even more massive chills when that happens in the book!

[@63artemisia63]

lostbody4888 The teeny boppers are here.

[@lisathomas1622]

I looked this up because I was telling my friend about being sleepless as a kid and watching this movie when I was about eight in the middle of the night (1973 ish) at my friend’s house and the hand holding scene had come up, and I was terrified of course…and then my friend’s dad asked me if I wanted a drink …I didn’t know he was up,and I screamed my head off…. I will never forget this movie! Hahaha… I like it now because of the great job they did scaring me without showing me anything gory. Very cerebral film, your imagination fills in a lot ! Fun stuff.

[@tru2harris998]

THE HEARTBEAT IN THE HOUSE PETRIFIED ME!!!!

[@darkmountain1]

I saw this film as a youngster in the mid 60's. It was utterly horrifying, especially when the professor spoke about the history of the house. The lady with the rope on the tray and dangling feet really frightened me. This is in my top ten best horror movies ever.

[@tiffsaver]

"The Haunting," based on the Gothic horror classic, "The Haunting of Hill House," is simply the greatest single ghost movie of all time... period. This is due to three things: Story, casting, and the inspired direction of the great Robert Wise, who "wisely" decided to shoot the film in B&W as opposed to the more popular, color. Along with the incredible cinematography, it lended a spooky atmosphere to the picture that really made it stand out from the masses. But if your'e looking for a frightening, blood dripping ghost, you won't. You don't actually see a thing, which makes this movie such an enduring masterpiece of supernatural terror.

[@christhornley1664]

I totally agree! The 1963 Robert Wise production of The Haunting is the ultimate haunted house movie. No horror film old or new comes close to it in my mind, and I feel it's never had the full recognition it truly deserves. This is a genuinely creepy film from beginning to end. The casting and acting. The great cinematography. The sound effects and music, and the fabulous Gothic location make this film a masterpiece of its kind in every way. It's so dark and powerful because you never actually see the malevolent force that dwells in the house. It relies mostly on the watchers imagination. An absolute classic and truly scary!

[@tiffsaver]

Chris Thornley I particularly enjoyed the v.o. notes on the DVD by Robert Wise and all the surviving actors. Particularly the story by Russ Tamblyn, who didn't actually believe in ghosts until one night when he got so scared by his own ghostly experience that it nearly scared him to death. Worth buying the DVD just for the commentary!

[@remc70]

Thank you. I couldn't said it better that what you have stated.

[@Modenut]

This remains one of the biggest movie experiences of my life. I saw this, alone, late one new years eve when I was eleven or twelve in the early 80s. I still get goosebumps thinking of some of the scenes. Especially the Door Scene in the parlor. It took a few seconds before I realized what was going on and when I did, good grief, I shat myself. Awesome movie. Too bad they botched the remake.

[@sclogse1]

Tony McModeNut Maybe not too bad they botched it.

[@Taramw32]

Tony McModeNut I agree, the remake was awful. I wish I had seen this movie when it was in theaters. They should release it again on Halloween...or really anytime.

[@robitaillefan20]

I agree. To this day I get goose bumps

[@sclogse1]

The movie looks like a Welles film. It's that good. I can only imagine what Welles would have done...and Robert Wise, the director, was Welles editor...on Kane, or.....

[@jeffreyadams4952]

+robitaillefan20 Yep. Still creeps me out!

[@TobeUK]

"who's hand was i holding?" - that is a great creepy scene, sends shivers down your spine lol

[@JFreese]

I read the book before watching the film. That part scared scared me so much I had to put the book down it wasn’t so much the fear as much as my whole body grew cold and I became full of chills. Amazing read.

[@dianalee3059]

Love iy

[@BeverlyM52]

In our young teens (1960s), my sister and I watched this, home alone, at night, in a dark house. Never forgot it or the fright.

[@agathajadwiszczok3503]

I saw this recently. I thought it was really boring!

[@Mike0xl0ngggg-r6j]

@@agathajadwiszczok3503okay and that’s just you and your crappy irrelevant opinion

[@pineapplebelongsonpizza3165]

@@agathajadwiszczok3503okay well that’s just you and your irrelevant opinion so scroll on

[@pineapplebelongsonpizza3165]

@ then scroll? There’s better things to do in life invalidating other peoples opinions/people who did like the film just because YOU didn’t like it, karen.

[@pineapplebelongsonpizza3165]

@@agathajadwiszczok3503 then scroll? There’s better things to do in life invalidating other peoples opinions/people who did like the film just because YOU didn’t like it, karen.

[@16tenterden]

If you are sensitive then this is not for a young child. It can either go over your head or mess with your head. Comments that say, nothing really happens is not true. The film has tricks up it's sleve that play with your mind. No gore but plenty of what might or could happen. Have someone sit with you while watching. A classic ghost story.

[@rgrant942]

Great atmospheric horror story! Scared me & my brother like crazy when we were kids! Turn out the lights, light candles, etc., etc., it's great fun to watch like that. One of the Best horror movies ever!

[@MarkinDC]

Saw this lastnight at AFI Silver Theater (outside Wash. DC) lastnight. Hadn't seen this in many years, but if you ever get the chance, see it in a real theater on a full size screen, where you can really see the excellent cinematography on full display. Forgot how truly creepy/frightening this is.

[@sean.furlong1989]

The manic laughter that echoes around the house after the door pounding still gives me chills.

[@laurenceesposito3393]

This movie gave me the creeps when I first saw it on TV many years ago. It still does. The cinematography, set design, acting and directing just work perfectly. And when asked about whether the house was haunted or whether the character of Eleanor had psychological problems, Shirley Jackson replied, "The house was haunted." Thanks for adding the first paragraph below - it is wonderfully written and says so much! If you haven't done so already, read "The Lottery" by her as well. The ending is a knockout.

[@Cissy2cute]

Still my #1 scariest movie of all time. Simply brilliant.

[@TeresaClayton_MysticVerses]

The only movie I have ever seen that truly frightened me.

[@jenmanning6205]

yes I feel the same way - am 55 now and still cannot watch it by myself !

[@fredgerrior6354]

Me too...saw it when it was first in the theatres and I was only 10. Made an indelible impression.

[@tomblazier9794]

@@fredgerrior6354 Same

[@Kasbahkabaret]

A true classic ghost story. I grew up in a house that was haunted by a female spirit and demons, so I can tell you that this stuff is REAL. I viewed this film as a child with my mom, and we already knew what was in store, although, as my mom said, "It is the living that can harm you, not the dead." The dead can scare the shit out of you, if you are weak minded and have no faith in God. I still love a good ghost story!

[@lostbody4888]

Was the female spirit any hot?

[@Kasbahkabaret]

lostbody4888 She was beautiful and tall with dark hair up in a bun, and had a sorrowful cry.

[@babyRoses7]

Kasbahkabaret, My Grandmother used to say the same thing, The dead will never hurt you only the living will!

[@felicitousfeline9956]

Since I saw this movie as a kid over 40 years ago, I haven't been able to sleep with my arm hanging out of the bed because of this movie!

[@larrysingleton2864]

"Since I saw this movie as a kid over 40 years ago, I haven't been able to sleep with my arm hanging out of the bed because of this movie!" You reminded me of the first and last time I went night diving. Saw Jaws as a kid but 20 or 30 years later there I was in the pitch black ocean scared shitless that some shark was going to come up behind me and grab my legs I couldn't see.

[@oracleoracle2655]

Neither has my sister.

[@tru2harris998]

BEST GHOST FILM EVER EVER MADE. THE HEARTBEAT THAT BANGED THAT DOOR ALMOST OPEN WAS PETRIFYING- AND THE NARRATION BY JULIET MILLS MADE THE FILM... WE WHO WALK HERE...WALK ALONE!!! LOL!

[@Sleepy_Alligator]

Classic ghost story. This movie scared me so bad when I first saw it as a kid. Truly frightening.

[@lyonelcole7334]

you never see a ghost in the whole movie. that's what scares you more than actually seeing a ghost

[@englishatheart]

Why? It isn't scary. And Nell was a bitch.

[@englishatheart]

@@lyonelcole7334 Not really. 🤷‍♀️

[@rhodasykes9998]

I watched this movie in the late 60's with my family on ABC Sunday night at the movies. It scared the heck out of me then when I was a teenager and it still scares me now. The only scary movie I was ever really scared at.

[@agathajadwiszczok3503]

I saw it and thought it was boring as hell.

[@Mike0xl0ngggg-r6j]

@@agathajadwiszczok3503 yeah cause you have the taste of a 4 year old

[@dawnklug6986]

Saw this when I was a kid in the mid 1960's when it was shown on TV. Yep, good old B/W days and it scared me to death. I read the original Shirley Jackson book "The Haunting of Hill House" and it was terrific. Ms Jackson's other works are worth reading if you haven't ever done so. Her short story "The Lottery" will make you think twice before ever choosing lots with a group if people. The approaching of the carriage in the beginning always comes to mind when I drive from the Gatehouse at the Biltmore estate in Asheville, NC. As it gives nearly the same impression and one wonders how the Vanderbilt's felt driving it in carriages back in 1896.

[@jdhunter4989]

Stephen King wrote admirably about the above paragraph: "I want to point out how MANY things this single paragraph does: It suggests Hill House is a living organism; tells us that this live organism does not exist under conditions of absolute reality; that because...it does not dream, it is not sane. The paragraph tells us how long its history has been, immediately establishing that historical context that is so important to the haunted-house story, and concludes by telling us that SOMETHING walks in the rooms and halls of Hill House. All of this in two sentences!" (from "Danse Macabre," by S. King, published 1981)

[@AJM01]

I remember the first time I watched this film, it scared the granny out of me. Especially the scene with the loud noises/knocking on the door!

[@anthonycrnkovich5241]

This is true, chill-inducing terror, put forth with brilliant story telling before the age of gore and CGI effects ruined the art of inventive, creative filmmaking.

[@yashsalve7702]

Anyone here after Netflix's adaptation?

[@hotaru8309]

Yeah. :( I wasted an hour of my time for three references to "Hill House" and a completely different house house with zero character. I wish if people wanted to write their own stories, they'd just do that instead of pretending it's someoned else's and smashing a few references in. I was so excited for the Netflix, but dreams are dashed in an instant sometimes.

[@F4EPhilosophy]

Hotaru I mean, it was still good. Even if it wasn't faithful to the original.

[@hotaru8309]

@@F4EPhilosophy I believe you that it might still be good, even though it's not "Hill House." I actually think I may have enjoyed what I saw, if it wasn't waiting for it to be a completely different movie. It was more of a misleading title. It should have been presented like "American Horror Story" letting everyone know there is a nod to certain movies and things, but this is a separate story from those.

[@JohnSmithAprilMay]

there's unfaithful, like kubrick's shining. then there is turning the cat in the hat into a hardboiled detective novel, which is what netflix did to the haunting of hill house.

[@F4EPhilosophy]

quick thought, dont look at it like hill house if its THAT different that you cant even see the resemblance.

[@materialgirl8707]

I was a freshman in college (Halloween 2005) when I first watched this movie and boy did it scare the bejeesus out of me!!! I love how they make the viewer know that the spirits or ghosts of Hill House are present even if you can't see them. The way they make their presence known is so artfully macabre and terrifying. Those terrifying scenes with the banging sounds in the middle of the night scared the living daylights and bejesus out of me!! I remember that night, I was watching alone with the lights off eating some Halloween candy and when that scene came on and Eleanor said "Whose hand was I holding?!" I dropped the whole bowl of candy on the floor, ran as fast as Usain Bolt to my room, locked the door, and prayed and pulled the sheets over my head--so f*cking terrifed!!! But now that I've watched it like 1400 times, thank God I am immuned!!

[@jonathanalbertlopez]

What channel was it on

[@vivavideo-videofilmer]

Great, little, terrifying movie. Left some real impact, watching this as a child.

[@oracleoracle2655]

This version of "The Haunting" is 1,000 times more frightening than the more modern version with its unimaginative CGI. This one got in your head and scared the CRAP out of me when I was a kid and sneacked around the corner of the living room to see what my mother was watching. Fortunately I did not see the entire thing until I was older. Still scared the living crap out of me!

[@FlynnOHara-gh9ie]

Best horror movie ever RIP Julie Harris 1926-2013 her talent will go on for eternity in heaven

[@johnl636]

A great horror movie where you never see the monster. Brilliant.

[@Gubalicious]

First watched this as a kid. The part where they first hear the banging coming from the other side of the house and getting closer was always terrifying. Super creepy and atmospheric 👌

[@CatherineBirch-m5r]

The part where the door handle turns and one says to the other " Is the door locked"? And the other says "no"!

[@joeyclemenza7339]

this movie was LIGHT YEARS ahead of it's time

[@englishatheart]

Its* time. And I found it underwhelming. 🤷‍♀️

[@wendyderamus9606]

I agree. I love horror movies and don’t scare easily, but this one keeps me awake at night.

[@paulchristman2456]

The scene featuring the 'face on the wall' as Eleanor hears a sinister, sonorous man's voice and a little girl's cries of fear is one of the creepiest and most chilling sequences that I've ever seen in a horror film, along with the shot in "Alien" in which the camera slowly closes in on Lambert, showing her facial expressions (first puzzlement, then disgust, horror, and abject terror) as she sees the creature approaching her.

[@lilah66]

The scene featuring the 'face on the wall still creeps me out at 68 as much as it did when I was 8. If you asked for the most scary movie scene that would be the one. It is interesting that the level of suspense is enhanced by what the movie does not show you.

[@materialgirl8707]

The haunting music they used in this movie was stunning! Even if you didn't see the spirits, the music made you know that the spirits were there. Believe me, if you didn't believe in ghosts before...once you see this movie, mark my words-YOU WILL BELIEVE IN THEM FROM NOW ON!!!!

[@MrLatinmuscl]

This is the MOST scariest films I've EVER seen. You 'never' see anything but it is that 'unknown' that is the scary thing. I 'personally' have heard the 'traveling pounding' noise and it made me turn 'white' the night I heard it. YOU don't 'need' to see horror to feel it. What's unknown is what scares us......If you doubt me watch it with someone 'by yourselves' in a dark house..

[@victoriaward6316]

that is the beauty of it. you never see the ghost. it's what you don't see that is meant to scare you. That is why the original movie and the book are so great

[@frightfilmgeek2038]

Richard Johnson who played the role of Dr. John Markway, was at one time considered for the role of James Bond. Johnson declined the role and later said that he thought Sean Connery made a much better Bond that he would have.

[@johnmartindoylemusic1610]

This movie scares the hell out of me every time I see it.

[@sfighter991]

This was an amazing movie. One of my favorite horror films, next to Tales from Crypt, Frankenstein, and others.

[@materialgirl8707]

This movie scared the fuck out of me the very first time I watched this! The pounding scenes especially when Eleanor thought Theo was the one holding her hand but really wasn't, made me think someone I couldn't see was in the living room with me, possibly standing in front of me or sitting next to me. After the movie was done I ran like the wind to my parents room and slept with them for 2 nights...and that was Halloween '05 when I was 18!!!!!

[@SteveFlanigan]

One of my all time favorites! I just finished watching this movie again. This is when movies were worth watching!

[@NYCParanormal]

One of the most truly frightening haunted house movies ever made ; based on an equally terrifying novel.I have seen this movie many times and it never gets old Like The Innocents (1961),The Uninvited (1944), Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973),The Legend Of Hell House(1973),and The Changeling (1980) ; they used to make very creepy atmospheric horror movies.

[@kirstyfairley1585]

When it comes to ghost stories this is right up there with the novel Naomi's room or movies like the innocents, the innkeepers, the others & the 1989 made for TV movie of Susan Hills the woman in black. One of the few truly frightening movies ever made, the ending never fails to send shivers down my spine.

[@Cissy2cute]

Yes, even the opening paragraph of the actual novel gives one the chills. I recently reread Jackson's work, and think that the slight changes made in the movie script were for the better. Still, 90% of the story is Jackson's and she was very pleased with this production.

[@sc503-vetnut]

"No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stood for eighty years and might stand for eighty more. Within, walls continued upright, bricks met neatly, floors were firm, and doors were sensibly shut; silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House, and whatever walked there, walked alone.”

[@tru2harris998]

AND THOSE WHO WALK HERE- WALK ALONE - CONFUSED & DEPRESSED ME!!!! HATE TO THINK SHES ALONE- I THOUGHT THE HOUSE LOVED & WANTED HER??? ANYONE KNOW.....

[@zippgunz]

Julie Harris is the first of the main actors in this film to die - RIP.

[@9999Foxy]

Thank you for sharing! I'm watching it tonight!

[@patrickwilliams1779]

I saw this film when I was 12, it scared the hell out of me, the worst, or best thing about it is that you don't actually see anything horrific. It's all in your head which is worse. The hand holding scene absolutely terrified me, I still remember it 45 years after I first saw it. I would like to see something similar made again with no CGI. Thats a challenge!

[@pb5900]

I have been looking for this movie for over 4 years after watching half of it at like 3:00 am and forgot the title I have finally found it!!!

[@juneahernauthor]

I"m a fan of the '50s and '60s (and thereafter) scary movies and for me, this one really scared me.

[@remc70]

If you want to watch a truly scary movie try the 1963 “The Hunting” with light outs. It took me twenty years to watch that movie without freaking out.

[@geraniaceae4470]

I have seen this movie many times since I was a child. Elevated horror because of it's sophisticated themes and lack of gore. Every line is a masterpiece and the acting and cinematography is superb.

[@lavalierpotrebko7603]

this movie scared the wits out of me when i was a kid and it still does.

[@cindymiller6008]

RIP Julie Harris

[@sabrinatrieb7454]

I had nightmares, after watching this as a kid, in the 70‘s!!! Horrible noises, scared me and scare me still... 🤭😱😮

[@cha5]

I wish Warner Bros would do a Blu-Ray release of The Haunting, It would make a beautiful Halloween present.

[@emanuelmayer]

still the best horror movie of all times - after the best horror novel of all times

[@taylortimeless]

My favorite adaptation. I bought the book as well. Theo is my fav character 💙

[@DantheSandman94]

great upload!!!! i love The Haunting . . . its my fav haunted house movie. i just bought it on vhs and its awesome!!!! "Look I Know The Supernatural Is Something That Isn't Supposed To Happen, But It Does Happen" i love that line its in White Zombie's song "Super Charger Heaven"!!!! = P

[@flowerchildsmile]

I think it is Julie Harris' best performance ever. Love this film

[@florent31]

Forbidden Planet (1956) The time machine (1960) The War of the Worlds (1953) The Devil's Beauty (1950) And this one All these films have influenced my childhood.

[@joylee6968]

The 1963 version is the best, scared me to the bone.

[@cincibrickie]

Watch this film in the dark with no one else. It's subtle, but chilling.

[@nocilantro_gack]

The Haunting and Exorcist are the two scariest movies EVER !!!

[@redkipper28]

Favorite horror movie of all time. Prefer suspense rather than in your face horror.

[@alancorrea9161]

What was scary for me was the big doors bulging in and out in the library when they were all in there .

[@tru2harris998]

BEST FILM IV EVER SEEN ❤❤

[@Gwhitebeard]

Simply THE BEST horror / haunting movie... ever!!!

[@JamesHyde-rw5uu]

'70 or '71, 7 or 8 years old, stayed up late alone after everyone else turned in. This movie terrified me! I loved it!

[@returnofbeaux]

I've been listening to "Astro Creep 2000" by White Zombie lately. It features a voice clip from "The Haunting."

[@sclogse1]

Robert Wise edited for Orson Welles. There are little dedications to Kane in the way this was filmed. It really behaves more like a Welles film....almost anything black and white made during this time was meant to scare you...and if you were 13 years old, it succeeded.

[@redwoods7370]

Had nightmares about this movie, especially my being somehow trapped in the house itself, well into my 50's. Scariest darn movie ever.

[@oOMissJediOo]

This was the first horror film I ever watched. Was pretty scary!! After watching the trailer it's cool to see the Netflix series follow it so well.

[@Leniese92]

Definitely. I know a lot of people my age (late teens-early twenties) that know and love this movie. We pretty much only found out about it because of the remake that most people hated.

[@soggyfries123]

just caught the 1999 version of this, never knew it was a remake! I saw it when i was 10, i'm 23 now.

[@mattsuperfreak]

Reading the book now can't wait to watch the film

[@califdad4]

I saw this in TV in the late 1960's, I still think its very scarey without the white figures! I think its one of the best of this type of movie. I also read the book, back then, but it was one of those old "Readersdigest Books" so it was a bit edited, still it was good!

[@smlnerdfan3015]

What's surprising is that this is a "G" rated horror film.

[@JasonJason210]

I have yet to watch a haunted house film that is as spooky as this. I find that remarkable.

[@leighlewis199]

A simple horror with no cgi tension and suspense at the highest level

[@justoutofframemoviereviews656]

RIP Richard Johnson (Dr. Markway)

[@nene3857]

I wonder why they felt the need to change the doctors name?🤔

[@LLcoolDel]

This movie was spooky. Saw it as a little kid. Movie good story made sense. Real spooky.

[@Lisa-or6jd]

Best horror movie ever.

[@itchydupa2828]

I love how an ozzy osbourne documentary is paired with nothing else but horror movies and "my scariest movies/scenes" lists on the related videos side bar

[@califdad4]

maybe also "the 13 ghost" done around 1964,has Rosemary DeCamp and Martin Milner and more

[@adriansewell3560]

Great film it had good scares great acting.

[@marcanderson5156]

Scariest movie I have ever seen. Rest in peace, Julie Harris.

[@chaminduudara3866]

Anyone from September 2019 ?

[@netnetf9522]

10/14/19... on now DC Comcast MOVIE channel 200....creepy and scary

[@BENTLEYQUAMP]

True...It was a remake that didn`t need remaking.

[@alantraish3368]

The wallpaper scene freaks me the most . Reminded me of when I was driving across the Isle of Wight around midnight once and the moon was out. It was highlighting what seemed to be faces in the clouds. I couldn’t wait to get home ....

[@sleedolfine15]

Great horror film. I'm watching it again on TCM today.

[@LLcoolDel]

THIS WAS A SPOOKY MOVIE. NO BLOOD OR GORE BUT THIS MOVIE IS NO JOKE.

[@sacred6866]

R I P Richard Johnson.....

[@Leniese92]

The movie is a psychological horror so the fear comes from not seeing what's there as well as trying to figure out what is there and what is in the main character's mind. If only current horror movies did this.